Discover

Six search engines worth trying now that Google isn’t really Google anymore

T

TechCrunch · Technology

Six search engines worth trying now that Google isn’t really Google anymore

Google is about to look really different, and if you're not a fan of the AI overview feature, then you're not going to like what's coming.

Amanda Silberling 3 months ago

Read

Convective Capital raises an $85 million fund to build disaster resilience

T

TechCrunch · Technology

Convective Capital raises an $85 million fund to build disaster resilience

After launching to invest in fire tech, Convective is broadening its mandate to disaster resilience.

Tim Fernholz 3 months ago

Read

Trump delays AI security executive order: ‘I don’t want to get in the way of that leading’

T

TechCrunch · Technology

Trump delays AI security executive order: ‘I don’t want to get in the way of that leading’

President Trump delayed signing an executive order that would have required pre-release government security reviews of AI models, citing dissatisfaction with the order's language.

Rebecca Bellan 3 months ago

Read

This young startup is taking on a fragrance industry that hasn’t changed in a almost half century

T

TechCrunch · Technology

This young startup is taking on a fragrance industry that hasn’t changed in a almost half century

Fragrance tech company Patina announced Thursday a $2 million raise from investors, including Betaworks and True Ventures.

Dominic-Madori Davis 3 months ago

Read

Spotify takes on Google’s NotebookLM with its new app

T

TechCrunch · Technology

Spotify takes on Google’s NotebookLM with its new app

Spotify is releasing the new desktop app as a research preview in more than 20 markets

Ivan Mehta 3 months ago

Read

Spotify adds AI-powered Q&A and briefing generation features to podcasts

T

TechCrunch · Technology

Spotify adds AI-powered Q&A and briefing generation features to podcasts

Spotify will let you generate daily or weekly briefs based on your prompts

Ivan Mehta 3 months ago

Read

Spotify launches an ElevenLabs-powered audiobook creation tool

T

TechCrunch · Technology

Spotify launches an ElevenLabs-powered audiobook creation tool

Spotify is releasing new audiobook plans later this year

Ivan Mehta 3 months ago

Read

Spotify will reserve tickets for top fans of an artists in a bid to drum up engagement

T

TechCrunch · Technology

Spotify will reserve tickets for top fans of an artists in a bid to drum up engagement

Spotify said that it will monitor activity like streams and shares to determine who is a top fan

Ivan Mehta 3 months ago

Read

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani takes to Twitch to chat with New Yorkers

T

TechCrunch · Technology

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani takes to Twitch to chat with New Yorkers

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is launching a Twitch series today at 4 p.m. ET.

Lauren Forristal 3 months ago

Read

Waymo pauses Atlanta service as its robotaxis keep driving into floods

T

TechCrunch · Technology

Waymo pauses Atlanta service as its robotaxis keep driving into floods

Waymo's robotaxi service is now suspended in both Atlanta and San Antonio, as the company works to stop its vehicles from driving into flooded roads.

Sean O'Kane 3 months ago

Read

The Path, founded by Tony Robbins and Calm alums, hopes to offer safer AI therapy

T

TechCrunch · Technology

The Path, founded by Tony Robbins and Calm alums, hopes to offer safer AI therapy

The Path says its AI model has scored 95 on the mental health safety AI benchmark, Vera-MH. This compares to a top score of 65 for the consumer bots.

Julie Bort 3 months ago

Read

Hark raises $700M Series A for its secretive “universal” AI interface

T

TechCrunch · Technology

Hark raises $700M Series A for its secretive “universal” AI interface

Brett Adcock's new AI startup is now valued at $6 billion by its investors.

Tim Fernholz 3 months ago

Read

Maka Kids is redefining kids’ screen time with a streaming app optimized for well-being, not engagement

T

TechCrunch · Technology

Maka Kids is redefining kids’ screen time with a streaming app optimized for well-being, not engagement

Maka Kids is building a streaming app for children ages zero to six featuring content designed for healthy development. The startup has now raised $3 million in seed funding to scale its platform.

Aisha Malik 3 months ago

Read

Google is pitching an AI agent ecosystem to consumers who may not buy it

T

TechCrunch · Technology

Google is pitching an AI agent ecosystem to consumers who may not buy it

The AI agents are coming. A lot of them.

Sarah Perez 3 months ago

Read

Wayve’s self-driving tech is headed to US cars made by Stellantis

T

TechCrunch · Technology

Wayve’s self-driving tech is headed to US cars made by Stellantis

Wayve's self-driving tech will show up in Stellantis vehicles in 2028.

Kirsten Korosec 3 months ago

Read

With aluminum prices up 20%, recycling startups bet on AI to cash in

T

TechCrunch · Technology

With aluminum prices up 20%, recycling startups bet on AI to cash in

Recycling startups are using AI to improve the recovery of critical minerals like aluminum, aiming to build a massive source of the metal.

Tim De Chant 3 months ago

Read

Flipper unveils a Linux-powered networking gadget built for hackers and tinkerers

T

TechCrunch · Technology

Flipper unveils a Linux-powered networking gadget built for hackers and tinkerers

Flipper Devices said that the new gadget is in development and the base model will cost under $350

Ivan Mehta 3 months ago

Read

T

TechCrunch · Technology

Scammers are abusing an internal Microsoft account to send spam links

The loophole allows spammers and scammers to send emails from a legitimate Microsoft email address typically used for sending genuine account alerts.

Zack Whittaker 3 months ago

Read

Beauty booking startup Fresha hits $1 billion valuation with KKR backing

T

TechCrunch · Technology

Beauty booking startup Fresha hits $1 billion valuation with KKR backing

Beauty and wellness booking marketplace Fresha says it has raised $80 million investment from KKR’s Next Generation Technology Growth fund, KKR's growth equity arm.

Dominic-Madori Davis 3 months ago

Read

Truecaller gets into the eSIM business to diversify its revenue streams

T

TechCrunch · Technology

Truecaller gets into the eSIM business to diversify its revenue streams

The company said its plans will range from 1 GB over 7 days to 20 GB over 30 days. Initially, the launch will make the eSIM product available in 29 countries.

Ivan Mehta 3 months ago

Read

General Catalyst just led a $63M bet on India’s travel payments market

T

TechCrunch · Technology

General Catalyst just led a $63M bet on India’s travel payments market

Scapia, an Indian startup that combines travel booking with co-branded credit cards and mobile payments, said the deal doubles its valuation.

Jagmeet Singh 3 months ago

Read

Imperagen raises £5 million to use quantum physics, AI on enzyme engineering

T

TechCrunch · Technology

Imperagen raises £5 million to use quantum physics, AI on enzyme engineering

Biotech company Imperagen announced on Thursday a £5 million ($6.7 million) seed round led by PXN Ventures, with participation from IQ Capital and Northern Gritstone.

Dominic-Madori Davis 3 months ago

Read